The largest automotive group in the country recently opened its newest dealership. Dilawri Group of Companies announced on April 13 that it has welcomed its latest addition, Vancouver Nissan. The location represents Dilawri’s fifth Nissan dealership in Canada. “With the …
One of Canada’s largest dealership groups recently announced that it has entered into a purchase agreement with a dealership that has serviced the greater Montreal area for almost 50 years. AutoCanada announced on April 11 that it has committed to …
CARPROOF, a leading Canadian vehicle history, evaluation and appraisal provider has named Greg Beckman as its Vice-President, Product. Most recently, Beckman served as Senior Director, Product Management and Strategy at OpenText Corporation where he worked in strategic senior positions for …
Don Romano, President & CEO of Hyundai Auto Canada told dealers at the CADEX 2017 event that their best days lie ahead, despite all the buzz in the industry about disruption and disintermediation. “It couldn’t be a better time to …
A recent study released by lead-engagement software provider Conversica, found that auto retailers scored better in responding to leads in 2016 than their counterparts in eight other industries, including real estate, insurance and telecommunications. Although Conversica gave the automotive industry …
The Government of Canada has announced that it will be contributing to the construction of public hydrogen stations in the Greater Toronto Area. As part of Budget 2017, Navdeep Singh Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, announced the …
For the twenty-fourth consecutive year, Mazda Canada announced its annual Dealer of Distinction award winners. “Quantifiable data from all aspects of a Dealer’s operations such as sales, service, administration and facilities are thoroughly evaluated,” said the company in a news …
Market research and analysis consulting firm Frost & Sullivan sees the new digital trends affecting the different ways automobiles are sold, shared and marketed as indications of future massive economic and cultural shifts. It will explore these trends at an …
Abnormally wintry weather across Canada in March did nothing to cool down the record pace of new-vehicle sales that has so far typified 2017. With 187,540 new cars, trucks and SUVs sold, fully 7.1% more than in March 2016, last …
According to new research, the percentage of Canadians who intend to purchase a car or truck in the next two years is higher than those surveyed a year ago. Ontarians are most likely to buy, while residents of Saskatchewan/Manitoba (combined) …
Several financial and partnership supports for the Tropicana Pre-apprenticeship Training Program for Auto Body Collision and Damage Repair were announced on Monday at a kick off event for the 2017 class. Currently in its eighth year, the pre-apprenticeship program, funded …
TradeRev and ADESA have struck partnerships with some of Canada’s largest dealer groups, according to a news release. The agreements turn ADESA into the exclusive physical auction partner of some of Canada’s largest dealerships while making TradeRev’s mobile app these …
